HR Business Partner

7 days ago


Timaru, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Full time

**HR Business Partner**
- Health New Zealand - South Canterbury (Based at Timaru Hospital)
- Full Time - Fixed Term - 12 months -Due to Parental Leave

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaoration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

**About the Role**

The role of HR Business Partner supports the People Partnering Lead through the provision of end-to-end operational HR advice and services, including the delivery and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and processes. The role will be expected to take autonomous accountability for a service/set of services or regions in the delivery of these services.

The HR Business Partner works in partnership with managers and employees in the assigned service to understand the operational aspects and HR needs, to support services in the achievement of its goals and operational requirements e.g. culture and performance development.

Our passionate and highly skilled HR team offers support for approximately 1000 staff working within the South Canterbury district. We are known for being strongly service oriented, well connected to the business and a friendly and professional HR support service. This position is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity to provide cover for one of our team on Parental Leave.

**About You**
- Will have experience navigating complex environments and relationships (ideally in a highly unionised environment)
- Can work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
- Has the ability to critically analyse, problem solve, and is confident in their decision making
- Has strong communication and relationship management skills to influence effectively across all levels.

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

Please Note:
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

GJAG5138645**Location**:

- South Island - Canterbury - Timaru and South Canterbury**Job type**:

Contract/Temp Full time**Expertise**:

- Non-clinical - Human Resources - All values**Closes**:

14-Sep-2025


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